Writing and Grammatical Goals for Paper:

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Common Task #1:  Letter Considering Character's Motives
Scoring Rubric


The letter has a clear, interesting introduction.                                                             /5
 
 

The letter uses effective transitions.                                                                            /2
 
 

The writer applies the following items:

 -  Strong verbs and specific nouns  and a developed, appropriate character voice
 -  specific supporting evidence from the text
-   a logical sequence of ideas discussed
-   textually and historically accurate use of supporting evidence
 

                                                                                                                                /20

The writer develops an interesting and well developed discussion of character motive, using well chosen textual support.
 
                                                                                                                                   /5
 
 
 

The writer provides a clear conclusion to the letter which builds on all that has been established.
 
                                                                                                                                    /3

The writer meets all goals established above.                                                                    /+5
 

(UP TO FIVE POINTS CAN BE DEDUCTED FOR PROOFREADING OR SERIOUS GRAMMATICAL ERRORS!)

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                                                                            TOTAL                                                /35
 


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